Full IMHO Overview 2012
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We Believe…• That health is a human right
• That health is not defined merely by the absence of disease or infirmity, but by the complete state of physical, mental, and social well being
• In empowering communities and develop sustainable health systems
IMHO is NOT a…..• Political or socio-cultural organization
• Advocacy or religious group
• Doctors’ club
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• Volunteer nature of organization• Extensive network of proven
contacts on the ground• Cultural sensitivity & understanding• Ability to fill in the gaps• Unique opportunity to use our expertise, experience
to help rebuild the devastated areas of Sri Lanka • We work within the existing framework and
compliment the efforts of those on the ground
What Makes IMHO Unique
Visits by IMHO Health Care Professionals
IMHO provides a platform for individuals to get involved and provides tools to be successful in their mission
2011 Geographic Focus (USA & Canada)
Sri Lanka (88%)Haiti (4.8%)Somalia (2.2%)Egypt (2.2%)Ethiopia (1.7%)Japan (1.1%)
Emergency/Disaster Relief• Sri Lanka flood relief
efforts: $18,000• India cyclone relief:
$5,000• Somalia famine relief:
$5,000• Japan tsunami relief:
$2,500• Egypt solar panels:
$5,000
Ethiopia Development Efforts
• Shipment of 5 voltage converters: $1,605
• Shipment of medicines: $3,000• In-kind medical supplies: $410• Local surgical textbook development:
$2,205• Ongoing Clinical Psychology program
development at Gondar Medical College
• Commitment to deaf education/empowerment project: $5,000
Women’s Trishaw Driver Empowerment Project
• Provided 5 three-wheelers/trishaws to trained women who will perpetuate the program
Mental Health• Kalmunai Mental
Health Society: $5,800
• Jaffna Multi-Disciplinary Team: $7,000
• Jaffna Addiction Unit: $3,000
• Ongoing support for services in Manthikai and Tellipalai: $5,000
Amputee Rehab & Support
• 25 Indoor wheelchairs via Jaffna Jaipur Centre for Disability Rehabilitation: $3,000
Hospital SupportJaffna Teaching Hospital• Diabetic Center Support
& Development: $13,560• Tumor Registry: $2,250• Clothes, Support, & New
Years party for child chemo patients: $1,100
• Cardiac Catheters: $5,000
• Bone marrow biopsy needles: $500
Hospital SupportBatticaloa Teaching Hospital• Breast biopsy needles: $3,000• Renal dialysis machine: $6,000• Pneumatic calf compressor: $3,500
Kilinochchi Hospital• Eye surgery for 250 patients:
$2,400• Toilet repairs for Gurukulam
Children’s Home: $1,500• Elders Care for 6 months: $2,000• Incentive allowances for doctors
(8), nurses (4), midwives (7), admin assistants (3), and other staff (2) for 6-month period: $8,900
• Support for in-patient care at Pediatric Unit for 6-month period: $600
Hospital Support
Hospital SupportMullaithivu Hospital• Patients thyroid tests: $1,800• Transport support for staff to visit
peripheral hospitals: $1,800• Meals & internet support for staff: $1,500
• Kilinochchi: $9,800• Mullaithivu: $11,100• Batticaloa: $10,000
Ambulances & Patient Transportation
Other Projects• Orphans nutrition
support in Jaffna & Mannar: $5,708
• Mobile Clinics in Sandilipay: $2,500
• Emergency furniture for Mulankavil Hospital: $3,000
Recognition for Point Pedro Base Hospital
• The Base Hospital Point Pedro was awarded the Silver Sward (2nd place) by the National Health Excellence Award for outstanding service delivery in March 2011
• IMHO USA contributed $5,000 for quality renovations
Recognition for RDHS JaffnaRDHS Jaffna (under Dr.Ketheswaran) won the Bronze Award
(3rd place) at the National Health Excellence Awards
Recognition for Kalmunai Mental Health Unit
• Awarded Best Mental Health Leadership by World Congress of Asian Psychiatry in Melbourne, Australia in August 2011
The Future• Continue to empower and build the
capacity of our local partners• Create a more established presence in
Sri Lanka
Persistent Challenges in Sri Lanka
• Poverty: Livelihood projects • Mental Health & Psychosocial Needs• Overstretched doctors and health services • Lack of Allied health care staff • Children: Orphans and lack of protection • Single parent households • Lack of vocational training
Developing a NICU at Jaffna Teaching Hospital
• JTH serves catchment area of approx. 650,000– Includes highly war-affected areas of Jaffna, Kilinochchi,
Mullaithivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya• 10,000+ babies delivered per annum
– Approx. 20% require medical attention after delivery• 105 baby deaths in 2010 due to lack of neonatal care• High incidence of sepsis and cross contamination• Lack of facilities and overcrowding
Get involved!
IMHO provides a platform for individuals to get involved to help others in need– Adopt a village!
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give
Sir Winston Churchill
How can you help?• Spread the word! Not just among Tamils!!
• Turn parties and anniversaries to raise awareness and turn fun into fundraisers!
• Help us network with other NGOs/Charities/foundations and Corporations
How to donate?
• Direct debit (DD) from your checking account– Once a month or once a year
• Online: www.IMHOCanada.org
• $1 a day! Do it tonight! Please spread the word and encourage others to do the same
Service is a commitment…
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has
Margaret Mead